Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They left Marah and went to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. New Living Translation They left Marah and camped at Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. English Standard Version And they set out from Marah and came to Elim; at Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. Berean Standard Bible They set out from Marah and came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. King James Bible And they removed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they pitched there. New King James Version They moved from Marah and came to Elim. At Elim were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees; so they camped there. New American Standard Bible They journeyed from Marah and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. NASB 1995 They journeyed from Marah and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. NASB 1977 And they journeyed from Marah, and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees; and they camped there. Legacy Standard Bible They journeyed from Marah and came to Elim; and in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. Amplified Bible They moved out from Marah and came to Elim; in Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. Christian Standard Bible They traveled from Marah and came to Elim. There were twelve springs and seventy date palms at Elim, so they camped there. Holman Christian Standard Bible They departed from Marah and came to Elim. There were 12 springs of water and 70 date palms at Elim, so they camped there. American Standard Version And they journeyed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve springs of water, and threescore and ten palm-trees; and they encamped there. Contemporary English Version Next, they camped at Elim, where there were 12 springs of water and 70 palm trees. English Revised Version And they journeyed from Marah, and came unto Elim: and in Elim were twelve springs of water, and threescore and ten palm trees; and they pitched there. GOD'S WORD® Translation They moved from Marah and came to Elim. Elim had 12 springs and 70 palm trees, so they set up camp there. Good News Translation From there they went to Elim, where they camped, because there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees there. International Standard Version They traveled from Marah and arrived at Elim. In Elim there were twelve wells of water and 70 palm trees, so they rested there. NET Bible They traveled from Marah and came to Elim; in Elim there are twelve fountains of water and seventy palm trees, so they camped there. New Heart English Bible They traveled from Marah, and came to Elim: and in Elim were twelve springs of water, and seventy palm trees; and they camped there. Webster's Bible Translation And they removed from Marah, and came to Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and seventy palm-trees; and they encamped there. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThey set out from Marah and came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. World English Bible They traveled from Marah, and came to Elim. In Elim, there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they encamped there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they journey from Marah and come to Elim, and twelve fountains of waters and seventy palm trees [are] in Elim, and they encamp there. Young's Literal Translation And they journey from Marah, and come in to Elim, and in Elim are twelve fountains of waters, and seventy palm trees, and they encamp there; Smith's Literal Translation And they will remove from Marah and will come to Elim: and in Elim twelve fountains of water, and seventy palm trees; and they will encamp there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd departing from Mara, they came into Elim, where there were twelve fountains of waters, and seventy palm trees: and there they camped. Catholic Public Domain Version And setting out from Marah, they arrived at Elim, where there were twelve fountains of water and seventy palm trees. And they set up camp there. New American Bible Setting out from Marah, they came to Elim; at Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. New Revised Standard Version They set out from Marah and came to Elim; at Elim there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they departed from Morath and came to Elim; and in Elim were twelve fountains of water and seventy palm trees; and they encamped there by the water. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they picked up from Murath and they came to Alim, and in Alim there were twelve fountains of waters and seventy palm trees, and they camped there by the water. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they journeyed from Marah, and came unto Elim; and in Elim were twelve springs of water, and threescore and ten palm-trees; and they pitched there. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they departed from Picriae, and came to Aelim; and in Aelim were twelve fountains of water, and seventy palm-trees, and they encamped there by the water. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites…8They set out from Pi-hahiroth and crossed through the sea, into the wilderness, and they journeyed three days into the Wilderness of Etham and camped at Marah. 9They set out from Marah and came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there. 10They set out from Elim and camped by the Red Sea.… Cross References Exodus 15:27 Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, and they camped there by the waters. Psalm 105:41 He opened a rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert. Isaiah 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, 1 Corinthians 10:4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. Exodus 17:6 Behold, I will stand there before you by the rock at Horeb. And when you strike the rock, water will come out of it for the people to drink.” So Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel. John 4:14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” Isaiah 41:18 I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Psalm 78:15-16 He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as abundant as the seas. / He brought streams from the stone and made water flow down like rivers. John 7:37-38 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” Isaiah 43:20 The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people. Revelation 22:1 Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb Deuteronomy 8:15 He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint. Nehemiah 9:15 In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them. John 6:35 Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst. Treasury of Scripture And they removed from Marah, and came to Elim: and in Elim were twelve fountains of water, and three score and ten palm trees; and they pitched there. Exodus 15:27 And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters. Jump to Previous Camped Elim Encamp Encamped Journey Journeyed Marah Palm Palm-Trees Pitched Removed Seventy Springs Ten Tents Threescore Trees Twelve Water WatersJump to Next Camped Elim Encamp Encamped Journey Journeyed Marah Palm Palm-Trees Pitched Removed Seventy Springs Ten Tents Threescore Trees Twelve Water WatersNumbers 33 1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites50. The Canaanites are to be destroyed They set out from Marah Marah is a location mentioned earlier in the Exodus narrative, specifically in Exodus 15:23-25. It is known for its bitter waters, which the Israelites could not drink until God instructed Moses to throw a piece of wood into the water, making it sweet. This event symbolizes God's provision and the testing of faith. The journey from Marah signifies moving from a place of bitterness and testing to a place of rest and abundance. and came to Elim where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees and they camped there Persons / Places / Events 1. MarahA location where the Israelites encountered bitter water, which God made sweet, symbolizing His provision and care. 2. Elim A place of rest and abundance with twelve springs and seventy palm trees, representing God's provision and blessing. 3. Israelites The people of God, journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land, experiencing God's guidance and provision. 4. Moses The leader of the Israelites, guiding them through the wilderness under God's direction. 5. God's Provision The overarching theme of God's care and provision for His people during their journey. Teaching Points God's Provision in the WildernessJust as God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness, He provides for us in our times of need. Trust in His provision even when circumstances seem dire. Rest and Refreshment in God Elim represents a place of rest and refreshment. In our spiritual journey, we must seek times of rest in God's presence to be renewed and strengthened. Symbolism of Numbers The twelve springs and seventy palm trees can symbolize completeness and abundance. Reflect on how God provides abundantly in our lives. Journey of Faith The journey from Marah to Elim is part of the larger journey to the Promised Land. Our spiritual journey involves moving from places of bitterness to places of blessing through faith and obedience. Community and Support The presence of the community of Israelites at Elim reminds us of the importance of fellowship and support in our spiritual journey. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 33:9?2. How does Numbers 33:9 illustrate God's provision during the Israelites' journey? 3. What lessons can we learn from the Israelites' stay at Elim's springs? 4. How does Elim's oasis reflect God's faithfulness in Exodus 15:27? 5. How can we seek spiritual refreshment like the Israelites at Elim? 6. What modern-day "Elim" experiences remind us of God's care and provision? 7. What is the significance of Elim's twelve springs and seventy palm trees in Numbers 33:9? 8. How does Numbers 33:9 reflect God's provision for the Israelites? 9. Why were the Israelites led to Elim according to Numbers 33:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 33? 11. What is Elim's significance in the Bible? 12. What is Elim's significance in the Bible? 13. Why are many locations in Numbers 33:5-49 unidentified or disputed, casting doubt on the authenticity of this desert route? 14. Numbers 33:50-56: Why does the text insist on divinely sanctioned warfare for taking the land when later prophets and passages emphasize peace, suggesting an inconsistency in divine commands? What Does Numbers 33:9 Mean They set out from MarahMarah was a place of bitter water and bitter memories. God had just turned undrinkable water into sweet (Exodus 15:23-25), teaching Israel that He could transform hardship into blessing. • Moving on from Marah shows faith—Israel did not stay stuck in complaint but followed the pillar of cloud (Numbers 9:17). • Every wilderness test is temporary; God’s purpose is progress (Deuteronomy 8:2). …and came to Elim Elim appears only a day’s journey farther (Exodus 15:27), yet it felt like another world. • The Lord leads from trials to refreshment, proving He is both Judge and Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-3). • Elim reminds us that obedience brings us to places we could never reach by grumbling (Psalm 107:4-9). …where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees The details matter because God’s provision is specific and sufficient. • Twelve springs—enough for each tribe (Genesis 49). God’s care is personal and communal at once (Matthew 6:32-33). • Seventy palms—matching the seventy elders who would soon help Moses (Exodus 24:1) and echoing the seventy descendants of Jacob who entered Egypt (Genesis 46:27). The numbers quietly affirm that the covenant people—and their leaders—are fully covered. • Springs and palms together picture life and shade in a barren land, pointing forward to the living water Jesus offers (John 4:14). …and they camped there Israel did not just pass through; they stopped long enough to rest, heal, and remember. • Sabbath-like pauses are built into God’s roadmap (Mark 6:31). • Camping at Elim prepared the people for the longer march to Sinai, showing that seasons of rest equip us for seasons of revelation (Exodus 19:1-2). summary Numbers 33:9 records more than geography. It traces a movement from bitterness to abundance, displaying God’s faithful guidance, generous provision, and wise rhythm of testing and rest. The verse invites us to trust that every Marah gives way to an Elim, where the Lord supplies exactly what His people need—and more—before leading them onward. Verse 9. - Elim. See on Exodus 15:27.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They set outוַיִּסְעוּ֙ (way·yis·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey from Marah מִמָּרָ֔ה (mim·mā·rāh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4785: Marah -- a bitter spring in the Sinai peninsula and came וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Elim, אֵילִ֑מָה (’ê·li·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 362: Elim -- 'terebinths', a place in the desert where there were twelve שְׁתֵּ֣ים (šə·têm) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) springs עֵינֹ֥ת (‘ê·nōṯ) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and seventy וְשִׁבְעִ֥ים (wə·šiḇ·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural Strong's 7657: Seventy (a cardinal number) palm trees, תְּמָרִ֖ים (tə·mā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8558: Palm tree, date palm and they camped וַיַּחֲנוּ־ (way·ya·ḥă·nū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2583: To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp there. שָֽׁם׃ (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Links Numbers 33:9 NIVNumbers 33:9 NLT Numbers 33:9 ESV Numbers 33:9 NASB Numbers 33:9 KJV Numbers 33:9 BibleApps.com Numbers 33:9 Biblia Paralela Numbers 33:9 Chinese Bible Numbers 33:9 French Bible Numbers 33:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 33:9 They traveled from Marah and came (Nu Num.) |
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